Great Benelux & Colmar Tour Route with Direct Departure from Izmir

,PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT
*This tour is organized with a minimum participation of 30 people.  If sufficient participation is not achieved, the final cancellation notification date is 20 days before the tour start date. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through our agency.

VISA & PASSPORT

Regular Passport      ✅     Visa required
Green Passport          ❌     Visa not required
Service Passport    ❌      Visa not required   

You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the end date of travel and not older than 10 years.

In destinations where a visa is required, the visa application must be made with the documents specified in the “Documents Required for Visa” list that your agency will provide to you for the visa application. In order to avoid problems with customs police at the border gate of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet and/or similarly damaged passports; such passports must be renewed, and if the country applies a visa to Turkish citizens, the relevant visa must be in the new passport. Otherwise, responsibility belongs to the passenger. As there is a possibility that our guests under the age of 18, when traveling alone or with only one of their mother or father, may be asked by the police officer at the country’s entry-exit points for a document showing the mutual consent of the parents, we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents be sensitive about this matter.

CURRENCY
*The official currency of Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands is the Euro (EUR), and it is widely used throughout the country.

TIME ZONE
*Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands are in the same time zone. Central European Time (CET) is used in these countries, and they are 1 hour behind Turkey. During daylight saving time, there is no time difference with Turkey.

CUISINE
*German cuisine has been shaped by the influence of Central European culinary culture and stands out with its hearty and traditional flavors. While meat- and potato-based dishes form the foundation of the cuisine, bread varieties and sausage culture are highly developed. Bratwurst, Schnitzel, Sauerkraut, Pretzel, and Apfelstrudel are among the best-known flavors of German cuisine.

*French cuisine has been shaped throughout history by the cultural heritage of different regions and has become one of the cornerstones of European gastronomy. While sauces, cheeses, and wine culture are among the prominent elements of the cuisine, meat, seafood, vegetables, and pastries are widely used. Boeuf Bourguignon, Quiche Lorraine, Crêpe, and Croissant are among the main flavors symbolizing French cuisine.

*Belgian cuisine stands out with its rich and diverse flavors, blending French elegance and German culinary culture. In addition to meat and seafood, the use of potatoes and sauces is common. Belgian waffles, mussels & fries (Moules-Frites), chocolate, and various types of beer are among the country’s best-known and most characteristic flavors.

*Luxembourg cuisine has been shaped by the influence of French, German, and Belgian cuisines and stands out with its rich and hearty flavors. While meat, potatoes, and sauced dishes form the basis of the cuisine, local products are at the forefront. Judd mat Gaardebounen (smoked pork and broad beans), Gromperekichelcher (potato fritters), and Kachkéis (soft cheese) are among the traditional flavors prominent in Luxembourg cuisine.

*Dutch cuisine stands out with its simple and hearty character. While seafood, potatoes, and cheese are among the basic elements of the cuisine, practical and everyday food culture is widespread. Gouda and Edam cheeses, Haring (raw herring), Bitterballen, and Stroopwafel are among the best-known flavors of Dutch cuisine.

POWER OUTLETS
*The electrical outlets used in Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands are compatible with Turkey. Therefore, no additional plug adapter is needed for your electronic devices.

SHOPPING
Shopping is available at shopping centers in city centers and from small souvenir stands.

TOURS & OPTIONAL TOURS and ACTIVITIES
*All City and Cultural Tours written in the program are included in the price.

*If optional tours and activities or program options such as boat trips are explicitly stated in the program, they are organized with a minimum participation of 15 people, and participation is not mandatory. If the required number is not reached, the trips cannot be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for optional tours/activities may vary according to the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of extra tours/activities may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of the museums, ruins, or venues at the destinations and according to weather conditions.

*The agency reserves the right to change the tour route when deemed necessary, provided that the content remains the same.

*Tours or excursions that are not permitted by local authorities or for any reason to be visited or conducted are not carried out. The Agency cannot be held responsible for the inability to carry out such tours or excursions.

ACCOMMODATION
*During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the stated km. 

*Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed offered to the 3rd person in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are folding beds and coach beds, participants making 3rd person and/or child reservations are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible cramped conditions in the rooms and the bed type. 

*Child discounts are valid for children staying with 2 adults and falling within the age group specified in the pricing section.

*Breakfasts taken at the hotel from the services included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country visited.

*In case of possible disruptions, our agency, due to technical problems reported to us by hotel management, reserves the right to change the hotel names provided that the hotel category remains the same.

CLOTHING and REQUIRED ITEMS
*For the summer season, we recommend bringing t-shirts that can be easily put on and taken off, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton trousers, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket and a light sweater for the evenings. In addition, we recommend bringing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs for possible noise, a camera, video camera and their chargers and spare memory cards, and chargers. For the Autumn and Winter period, we recommend clothes that allow you to move comfortably and keep you warm, an umbrella, and a light raincoat.

ABOUT AIRLINE TICKETS and FLIGHTS
*Flight times and airline ticket reservation number information are shared by our agency before the tour date. Due to group reservations, you can complete your baggage and customs procedures at the specified time and counter with only your passport, even without your ticket. Our check-in procedures are carried out by our agency.

*At registration, the name, date of birth, passport and identity number on the passport must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued according to this information. Cancellation or change of airline tickets arising from incorrect information will be charged to guests as a no-show fee.

*In cases where you fail to join the flight because you arrived late or due to reasons related to your own circumstances and could not catch the plane, our agency is not responsible for the losses arising from payments made to hotels and airlines.

*Our agency is an intermediary institution between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be delays on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. Routes may change depending on the city where the plane will land. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before departure dates.  Our agency is obliged to notify such changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.

*Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.

FLIGHT DURATIONS
Izmir                      ✈︎         Düsseldorf         ⏱︎       3 hr 25 min
Stuttgart              ✈︎         Izmir                      ⏱︎      2 hr 50 min

TRANSPORTATION and LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
*During the journey, wearing your seat belt is mandatory. For passengers aged 0-4, it is mandatory to bring a “car baby seat.” In case of non-compliance with the rules, our agency cannot be held responsible for any traffic fines or penalties to be applied.

*All vehicles offered by local vehicle service providers for transportation and transfer services are inspected in accordance with European Union rules and conditions. Vehicles that pass inspection provide service if they are comfortable and flawless, regardless of their model and age.

*Including the tours specified in the program, in cases where, on the day and time corresponding to the tour, it becomes impossible to carry out the tour due to roads closed for any event or because the local authorities do not permit visiting or entering, or due to weather conditions, our Agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the tours in question. Some tours may be carried out by public transport or on foot where roads are closed or vehicle access is not permitted, within available means.

*During your trip, seat numbers are assigned and fixed according to the order of reservation. Even if the assigned seat numbers are the same in numbering, the direction, place, or position may differ. Placement is made in accordance with the vehicle conditions of the current country.

LOSSES, OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORT and ID LOSSES
*Throughout your trip, when leaving the hotels where you stay, please make sure that you have taken all your belongings. In cases where forgotten items are found, the costs incurred in delivering them to the country and/or person belong to the owner of the item.

*In the event that your passport is lost or stolen, since the Agency official/guide must continue the Tour Program for the other traveling guests as promised by the agency, you should know that they will act on their own responsibility in all arrangements related to passport procedures, return, or joining the tour in the country where the loss/theft occurred. Our Agency accepts no responsibility for any difficulties or problems that may arise in this regard.

*The Agency is not responsible for items forgotten, lost, or stolen during the tour

HEALTH
*We do not think that you will encounter any problem that would threaten your health with meals taken at good restaurants and hotels in the region. However, when you are not with the group, we recommend that you be careful about food and drink, definitely consume bottled water, avoid ice, milk and dairy products, consume meat and fish products that you are sure are well cooked, and for fruit, eat fruits such as bananas and pineapples whose skins can be peeled.

We strongly recommend that, against possible health problems or injuries that may occur for reasons beyond your control, you obtain a report and invoice from the health units where you receive treatment. It will be useful for you in insurance-related procedures if needed.

PAYMENT METHOD
*You can make your payments partly in cash, in the amount permitted by law, or by transfer through the banks clearly stated on our website, and if you deem necessary, you can also make them with your Credit Card.

*The payments made at the time of tour registration are refunded in the same currency and amounts in the event of cancellation/refund.